by News Feed Editor | Aug 18, 2026 | Health
A vaccination programme targeting one million teenagers and young adults is being launched to address concerns about meningitis B infections, which officials say pose high immediate risk to this population.
by News Feed Editor | Aug 18, 2026 | Health
Isle of Man doctors voted 95% in favor of strike action over pay erosion, with the union citing a 29% real-terms pay cut since 2008 amid ongoing compensation disputes.
by News Feed Editor | Aug 18, 2026 | Health
UK regulators approved the first clinical trial of a new Ebola vaccine, developed by University of Oxford scientists using coronavirus vaccine technology. The trial will test the vaccine on 50 healthy adults within weeks.
by News Feed Editor | Aug 18, 2026 | Health
NHS radiographers report a noticeable rise in overt racist abuse from patients over the past 18 months, including being called derogatory names and refused service based on race.
by News Feed Editor | Aug 18, 2026 | Health
US researchers used artificial intelligence to design 16 novel viruses that can replicate in laboratories. The bacteriophages infect only bacteria and pose no human threat, marking the first time complete viral genomes were successfully designed by AI.
by News Feed Editor | Aug 18, 2026 | Health
Obesity rates in England have doubled since 1993, rising from 15% to 30% by 2024, with 14 million adults now classified as obese despite 14 separate government strategies.